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rock my resume Tracie Sanchez

I’m finishing my MPA this semester in Georgia and starting 2nd career. 15 years of graphic design is OUT and bike/ped policy and advocacy is IN! I’m looking for a role in alternative transportation/public health policy and focusing on ATL area in the CDC, NPS, DOT etc.

If you are looking for a Federal job and still in school, I recommend you go to http://www.students.gov or http://www.studentjobs.gov to find out about Internship/Trainee opportunities. You will need to go to the websites for each agency, along with http://www.usajobs.com to find out about positions to apply for. Read the announcements carefully to be sure you have the qualifications AND requisite experience to match the job requirements and duties to give yourself the best chance at getting the position. It does help to network in if you can.

Once you select a position to apply for – most likely, since you are starting out, a trainee or internship, you will need to do a complete rewrite of your resume to meet the requirements for a Federal resume. This is very different than a civilian resume – since certain information is required – and can change based on the announcement. Not only do you need additional, required information – you also must spell out how you qualify for the job – AND show examples of achievements which show how you can add value for the agency.